Muzzle Device or not to Muzzle Device?

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I picked up a new hunting rifle. It's a TC Compass in 6.5 Creedmoor. I happened to come with a threaded barrel, so I'm wondering if it's worth putting anything on there? My first instinct is that since it's threaded, it obviously needs something screwed on there besides the thread protector. Is there a decent brake or compensator or something out there that won't throw a lot of the muzzle blast back at me or anyone beside me while I'm shooting? Is it even worth having something on there in the woods?
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jakebrake said:
I wouldn’t put a muzzle brake on a 6.5 creedmoor, they are just to loud
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Muzzle brakes do not increase the noise level of a bare muzzle... they do redirect the noise somewhat though... and if you are to the side of the muzzle you may experience a very loud report... but you get that beside a bare muzzle too...

Some brake are considerably worst than others in redirecting the gas blast...
 
Depends on what you're going to be using it for.

Are you going to be spending most of your time at the range, putting 50-100rds into paper in an afternoon? Then yes, put a brake on it. Your shoulder will thank you.

Are you going to be using it for hunting, where you might put 5 shots in it to zero, then 1 or 2 shots out of it in a hunting trip? Then no. Your ears will thank you.
 
I would not put a brake on a 6.5 Creedmoor. Obviously they don't increase the noise level, but they DO direct that noise to the side and rear. No one with you when you shoot it will like it, and you will experience even more hearing loss every time you shoot it without hearing protection. At that recoil level, there is absolutely no need for a brake.
 
Only if you have too, the recoil is not an issue on 6.5. It's always better to not use a brake if you don't have to. Helps avoid muzzle break pull off if your technique or shooting position is not perfect. But I would recommend one if you plan on trying to spot your own bullet trace. That is really the only advantage on a low recoil rifle.
 
A couple of years ago Kimber started selling its Montanas with barrels threaded for brakes.
Instantly the pre-threaded Kimber Montanas became more collectable.
There is a story in there somewhere.

-Dennis
 
Muzzle brakes are a very nice addition to most rifles. I shoot at the range regularly with guys who have brakes on their rifles and have never really noticed that it makes it uncomfortably loud to shoot next to. I have on occasion felt the puff of gas being directed my way which is annoying. It will add 2-3" to the overall length of the rifle which might be a consideration for you if you intend to pack the rifle.
 
It's hard to imagine why folks would heartily recommend a brake on a std sporting rifle chambered in 6.5CM ............. Weird.
 
Sounds like I probably don't need a brake. The plan is to just pack it around in the woods, so I probably won't be shooting that much. Guess I'll leave the thread protector on for now. Thanks!
 
SuperCub said:
It's hard to imagine why folks would heartily recommend a brake on a std sporting rifle chambered in 6.5CM ............. Weird.
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So you can see your hits through the scope...braked rifles are just nicer to shoot regardless of cartridge.
 
SuperCub said:
Take a spotter so he can see the hits like the real snipers do. :)
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Lol...I wouldn't brake my rem 760 30-06 fudd gun, that just wouldn't seem right but I do appreciate the brake on my Ruger RPR in 6.5 Creedmoor (solo sniper). :p
 
SuperCub said:
It's hard to imagine why folks would heartily recommend a brake on a std sporting rifle chambered in 6.5CM ............. Weird.
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I agree! I shoot magnum cartridges and wouldn't even entertain the thought of a muzzle brake. My definition of muzzle brake users: pansy, weak, frail, feeble, delicate. Time to "man-up" boys!!!
 
I persoanally don't like brakes. They turn a pea shooter into a howitzer as far as their report goes. I can handle recoil but I can't handle that loud report.
 
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